Mental Health & Psychology Audiobooks | Health & Wellness

Lustful Appetites: An Intimate History of Good Food and Wicked Sex

"We take the edible trappings of flirtation for granted: chocolate covered strawberries and romance, oysters on the half shell and desire, the eggplant emoji and a suggestive wink. But why does it feel so natural for us to link food and sexual pleasure? Rachel Hope Cleves explores the long association between indulging in good food and an appetite for naughty sex, from the development of the Parisian restaurant as a place for men to meet with prostitutes and mistresses, to the role of sexual outlaws like bohemians, new women, lesbians and gay men in creating epicurean culture in Britain and the United States. Taking listeners on a gastronomic journey from Paris and London to New York, Chicago and San Francisco, Lustful Appetites reveals how this preoccupation changed the ways we eat and the ways we are intimate—while also creating stigmas that persist well into our own twenty-first century."

Rachel Hope Cleves (Author), Eleanor Caudill (Narrator)

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Sexuality and Sex Therapy: A Comprehensive Christian Appraisal, Second Edition

"A Comprehensive Survey of Human Sexuality from a Christian Perspective The field of human sexuality is one of ever-increasing complexity, particularly for Christian therapists and psychologists seeking to be faithful to Scripture, informed by science, and sensitive to culture. In Sexuality and Sex Therapy, Mark Yarhouse and Erica Tan offer a survey and appraisal of this field from a Christian perspective, grounding sex therapy in the biblical affirmation of physicality and the redemptive purposes of human life. This second edition ● Integrates the latest research with a Christian worldview as the authors explore sexual dysfunctions as well as various clinical issues and treatments, ● Updates key research findings in each chapter, and ● Addresses more recent societal trends related to gender identity, non-normative sexualities, digital and social media, and other areas of interest. Not only have Yarhouse and Tan written a standard resource for Christian therapists and counselors, but they also challenge the church to talk more honestly and openly about the blessing of human sexuality."

Erica S. N. Tan, Mark A. Yarhouse (Author), Tom Parks (Narrator)

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Blue: A History of Postpartum Depression in America

"New motherhood is often seen as a joyful moment in a woman's life; for some women, it is also their lowest moment. For much of the twentieth century, popular and medical voices blamed women who had emotional and mental distress after childbirth for their own suffering. By the end of the century, though, women with postpartum mental illnesses sought to take charge of this narrative. In Blue: A History of Postpartum Depression in America, Rachel Louise Moran explores the history of the naming and mainstreaming of postpartum depression. Coalitions of maverick psychiatrists, psychologists, and women who themselves had survived substantial postpartum distress fought to legitimize and normalize women's experiences. They argued that postpartum depression is an objective and real illness and fought to avoid it being politicized alongside other fraught medical and political battles over women's health. Based on insightful oral histories and in-depth archival research, Blue reveals a secret history of American motherhood, women's political activism, and the rise of postpartum depression advocacy amid an often-censorious conservative culture. By breaking new ground with the first book-length history of postpartum mental illness in the twentieth century, Moran brings mothers' battles with postpartum depression out of the shadows and into the light."

Rachel Louise Moran (Author), Ann Sprinkle (Narrator)

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Let the Wildflowers Grow: One Mother’s Journey through Adoption, Attachment, and Borderline Personal

"Let the Wildflowers Grow: One Mother's Journey through Adoption, Attachment and Borderline Personality Disorder is a beautiful story of mother-daughter love that turns to anguish in the challenges of mental health. It follows the poignant narrative of Brigitte Becker, who along with her husband and son, open their heart and home to a bright, beautiful ten-year-old from Ukraine named Anna, embarking together on a journey of adjusting this cherished young girl to the United States. As mother and daughter bond in shared adventures, the family grows closer. However, signs of attachment and borderline personality disorders emerge in Anna, thrusting Brigitte, like any mother in this situation, into uncharted territory. As Anna grapples with the challenge of regulating her emotions amidst the escalating battle with mental illness, nonetheless she is steadfast in her resolve to assert herself as an independent human being. Meanwhile, Brigitte seeks out every medical means of help possible. Driven by a fear of abandonment, Anna faces unstable emotional states that erupt in risky behavior. In the quiet moments of reflection, as she gazes out at the wildflowers dancing in the breeze, Brigitte’s heart aches with the weight of her responses and decisions. But amidst the sadness, there’s determination, a resolve to let things happen naturally, that they will work out over time. Will they? Do they? This riveting, reads-like-a-novel memoir, is for you if you are a parent of a child with mental illness and are looking for resources, support, and understanding of the unique challenges for adoptees and their families. Through her candid yet heart-wrenching writing, Brigitte gives you a real-life look into a mother’s path towards happiness and healing—as her daughter looks ahead, striving for independence amidst an uncertain future."

Brigitte M. Becker (Author), Tanya Saari (Narrator)

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Storylife: On Epic, Narrative, and Living Things

"Combining ancient epic and myth with analogies from biology and the natural world, Joel P. Christensen explores the creative process and how narratives develop. This bold work urges listeners to treat narratives as living things with their own agency in the world. Christensen starts by using Homeric epic to explore the way language and meaning develop alongside audiences in complex ecosystems and then moves through storytelling in the ancient Mediterranean over a thousand years. In this study, which ranges from the evolution of narratives to viral ideas, and to the dangerous side of stories in mass shootings and war, we see how narratives function as independent entities with consequences that cause lasting harm. Connecting his argument to the present day, Christensen addresses contemporary cultural panics, including AI and ChatGPT, 'post-truth' or alt-facts in the digital age, and free speech and cancel culture. Storylife invites listeners to rethink human creativity, the importance of collective actions, and the lives we build together with and against narrative. In an age rife with misinformation, it is time to reconsider how much control we have over stories and how to educate ourselves once we acknowledge the power that narrative exerts over us."

Joel P. Christensen (Author), Graham Rowat (Narrator)

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The Narrative Brain: The Stories Our Neurons Tell

"An investigation of the emotional power of narrative that illuminates the relationship between the human brain and the stories we tell As humans, we think in stories—stories that allow us to feel and share emotions. In order for this phenomenon to work, our brains and the ways in which we tell stories must be attuned to each other. But how exactly does this happen? Tapping into the essence of thinking in stories, Fritz Breithaupt draws on the latest scientific research, including a retelling study (comparable to the telephone game) with more than 12,000 participants, and experiments in which ChatGPT functions as storyteller. This wide-ranging study includes analyses of political history, novels, fairy tales, and everyday office gossip; proposes a new theory of narrative that focuses on emotions and affects; and hypothesizes on the evolution of narratives among our hominid ancestors. Redefining us as beings who anchor ourselves in the world through narratives, Breithaupt introduces a new kind of psychology that cuts to the core of how and why humans feel the need to tell stories."

Fritz Alwin Breithaupt Ph.D. (Author), Brian Wiggins (Narrator)

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[German] - Karma Code - Schweres Gepäck am Rücken - Entdecke deine Karmathemen (ungekürzt)

"Dieses Buch enthält eine Anleitung, wie du deine Karmathemen deiner Genetik, Ahnenlinie und deiner Seele erkennen kannst. Es lässt dich auf deine Seelenebene eintauchen und liefert dir eine detaillierte Erläuterung und Zusammenfassung jedes der karmischen Themen, das wir aus der unbewussten in die bewusste Seite bringen. Durch unsere Vorfahren oder in unseren früheren Leben, sowohl auf der weiblichen als auch auf der männlichen Seite, treten karmische Blockaden oder Themen auf, die uns energetisch 'vererbt' werden - so genannte Ahnenthemen. Diese spielen in unserem heutigen Leben eine große Rolle, da sich diese Themen auf unserem Seelenplan befinden, um in diesem Leben im besten Falle aufgelöst zu werden. Karmische Themen in Familiensystemen haben die Fähigkeit, uns unbewusst zu blockieren oder Ängste hervorzurufen, die wir in der gegenwärtigen Zeit weder spüren noch leben müssen. Sie befinden sich in unserem Unterbewusstsein. Diese Themen zu erkennen, ist der erste Schritt zum Weg zur Heilung. Dieses Buch ist ein erster Spiegel dieser Themen und dient zur Identifizierung über das Human Design Reading. Zur Auflösung können weitere Möglichkeiten wie Thetahealing, Hypnotheraphie oder innere Kind Arbeit hinzugezogen werden. Tauche in deine Karmathemen ein."

Diana Hoh (Author), Vanessa Becker (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - El RSG Se Siente El Jerarca Del Grupo: Vivir Para Servir

"un servicio de AA es todo aquello que nos ayuda a alcanzar al alcohólico que todavía sufre, abarcando desde el Paso Doce en sí, una llamada telefónica y una taza de café, hasta la Oficina de Servicios Generales de AA para las actividades nacionales e internacionales. La suma total de estos servicios es nuestro Tercer Legado de servicio Ya sea que sean hechas por individuos o por grupos, por áreas o por AA en su totalidad, estas actividades son esenciales para nuestra existencia y nuestro desarrollo. No podemos simplificar AA aboliendo estos servicios, ya que esto nos traería complicaciones y confusión. Entre los servicios más esenciales pero, a su vez, menos comprendidos, están aquellos que nos ayudan a funcionar de una manera unida: el trabajo de la Oficina de Servicios Generales (OSG) y la Junta de Servicios Generales (los custodios). Nuestra unidad mundial y una gran parte de nuestro desarrollo desde los primeros días se han derivado de ellos."

Oslos Molina (Author), Oslos Molina (Narrator)

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Rethink The Couch

"In more than a decade as a psychotherapist to some of Asia’s most powerful couples and businesspeople, expat New Yorker Allison Heiliczer has seen it all.In Rethink The Couch: Into the Bedrooms and Boardrooms of Asia with an Expat Therapist, Heiliczer brings readers into her therapy room and engagements with such clients: the Singaporean maneater with a portfolio comparing the endowments-physical and financial-of her expat lovers; the wealthy Chinese litigator in thrall to a feng shui master; the entrepreneur trying to treat his own ADHD; the Indonesian-Chinese businessman who faced a reckoning when his multiple unzipperings were exposed, and many others.But, this is no exposé. Part East-meets-West expat journey, part self-help deliberation, this collection of personal narratives explores the influence cultural backgrounds have on work and relationships and sheds light on stigmas that still surround divorce, therapy, mental health, and more today in Asia. Asia may lag the West in this regard – for now – but there is a quiet revolution afoot and Heiliczer is at the vanguard.From toxic offices and complex relationships, boardroom power and bedroom failure, doomed marriages and ill-advised affairs, workaholism, loneliness, lies; these are struggles more common than many of us care to admit. Heiliczer lays them all bare through the prism of culture and is expert in understanding what makes those embroiled in them tick."

Allison Heiliczer (Author), Ellie Flory Fawcett (Narrator)

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[Italian] - DISTURBO BORDERLINE DI PERSONALITÀ: Il libro di autoaiuto per le persone lese e la famig

"Ti preoccupi per qualcuno intorno a te i cui stati d'animo sono completamente incomprensibili e imprevedibili? Hai tu stesso sentimenti caotici e confusi, che vanno oltre i 'giorni buoni e giorni cattivi'? Oppure la diagnosi è già 'borderline'? Allora questa guida ti offre un primo punto di contatto sensibile per tutte le domande, le preoccupazioni e i dubbi che ora ti assalgono. Ti informa, in modo facilmente comprensibile, sulle ultime scoperte scientifiche sulla malattia e ti mostra quali opzioni di trattamento efficaci e diverse sono attualmente disponibili in psicologia. Testimonianze autentiche consentono approfondimenti e finalmente, una vera comprensione per i parenti. Inoltre, con i semplici e collaudati consigli di esperti per l'autoaiuto, puoi diventare tu stesso attivo immediatamente ed efficientemente. Le storie stimolanti nella sezione bonus danno anche uno sguardo completamente nuovo al disturbo, mostrando che con una strizzatina d'occhio, un pizzico di umorismo e tanto amore, una vita completamente appagante è possibile, anche per tutti coloro che soffrono di borderline."

Sofia May (Author), Isabella Mancini (Narrator)

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Focus Unlocking Your Best Work Every Day

"Unleash Your Productivity Potential with 'The Focus Formula'! In today's fast-paced world, staying focused can feel like an impossible task. From endless notifications to multitasking myths, distractions lurk around every corner. But what if you could regain control and unlock your best work every day? Enter The Focus Formula, a groundbreaking guide that redefines how we approach productivity and attention in the modern workplace. Through a blend of cutting-edge neuroscience, actionable strategies, and engaging storytelling, this book empowers you to master the art of focus. Discover: - How your brain processes attention and why single-tasking is your ultimate productivity weapon. - The secret role of mindfulness and nature in boosting mental clarity. - Proven techniques for designing a distraction-free environment and managing your time effectively. - Why multitasking is sabotaging your success—and what to do instead. - Practical steps to rewire your brain, cultivate better habits, and sustain long-term focus. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, managing a team, or simply looking to get more out of your day, The Focus Formula delivers a step-by-step approach to achieving peak performance. With humorous anecdotes and science-backed insights, Robert Jakobsen offers a fresh perspective on conquering workplace chaos and living with purpose. Will you seize the opportunity to transform your attention into your greatest asset? Don't let distractions hold you back—take the first step toward unlocking your best work every day."

Robert Jakobsen (Author), Robert Jakobsen (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - ¡Ni un capullo más!: El método definitivo para quererte y encontrar a tu pareja perfecta

"Vuelve Lara Ferreiro, la psicóloga del amor más mediática de la televisión, con el método definitivo para quererte y encontrar a la pareja perfecta para ti. De la autora del best seller Adicta a un gilipollas. Supera tu adicción emocional a una relación tóxica. ¿Sueles acabar frustrada, dolida y triste en tus relaciones amorosas? ¿Estás harta de fracasar en el amor una y otra vez? ¿Dejas entrar en tu vida al primer capullo que te hace caso con tal de no estar sola? ¿Te gustaría trabajar tu amor propio y construir una relación sana contigo misma y en pareja? Lara Ferreiro, la psicóloga del amor referente en España, ha diseñado el método de los cinco anillos para trabajar profundamente tu autoestima, encontrar al hombre adecuado y ¡dejar ya de sufrir por amor! * En el primer anillo aprenderás a decir adiós a los capullos que no te valoran. Bye bye! * En el segundo anillo descubrirás el pentágono de la autoestima para sanarte y quererte más y mejor. * En el tercer anillo aprenderás a hacer un buen casting del amor para desechar a los hombres que te hacen perder el tiempo y saber escoger al candidato ideal. * En el cuarto anillo ¡nos iremos de citas! para aprender a detectar red flags, convertirte en la reina de la seducción y hacer match con tu pareja ideal. * Y terminaremos el viaje en el anillo cinco, la isla del amor, donde encontrarás un mapa para seguir navegando felizmente con tu nueva pareja. Guerrera, ¡se acabó!, levanta la cabeza y grita bien alto: «¡Ni un capullo más!». ¡No vas a permitir que nadie te destroce, te vacile y juegue contigo NUNCA MÁS! Con este libro, lograrás poner límites a quien no te respete y tomarás las riendas de tu vida amorosa para quererte de verdad y encontrar tu pareja perfecta."

Lara Ferreiro (Author), Lara Ferreiro (Narrator)

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